Players to Watch:

If you have watched this side play lately, goals have been a particular problem. If anyone were going to break through, you would bet that it would be this man.

Seattle – Fredy Montero 14 Appearances 4 Goals

Montero is on pace for a similar season to his last in which he scored 12 league goals. In his last 10 matches overall, he has found the back of the net six times. If Seattle is to recapture something in league play, he is the man that will lead them to that.

This might be the most intense rivalry in U.S. soccer.

However, highly anticipated games tend to get sloppy. While the weather conditions will not likely be wet and slippery — a typical condition at JELD-WEN Field. The home side pitch provides an interesting phone booth effect, which usually leads to some fan frenzy induced mania.

Portland should be fueled by a raucous Timbers’ Army, and should be expected to fight until the end.